SHRIMP WITH BASIL-MANGO SAUCE

Shrimp with Basil-Mango Sauce image

Instead of serving cold shrimp with cocktail sauce, prepare this simple basil sauce and top it with tender cooked shrimp. It's a fun and fancy appetizer. -Ken Hulme, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 medium ripe mango or 2 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
2 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon butter
Basil sprigs, optional

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, combine the mango, basil and lemon juice; cover and process until blended. Pour onto two serving plates; set aside., Skewer two shrimp each onto six 4- to 6-in. metal or soaked wooden skewers, forming a heart shape. Cook in a large skillet in butter over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Place over mango sauce. Garnish with basil springs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.